Hiring A Planned Giving Officer – Tips and Resources
You’ve decided to hire a Planned Giving Officer (PGO), and you’re looking for input on qualities, skills, and job description. We will get into that in a moment. But first, Jeff and I want to congratulate you on your decision to add a role dedicated to this important...
Is Your Hybrid Major Gifts/Planned Giving Position Doing More Harm Than Good?
You cannot imagine the times Jeff and I have found, at organizations large and small, that there is just one person who handles planned giving AND major gifts for the organization. This happens a lot in smaller organizations where the labor economics are driving the...
Can One Person Handle Planned Giving and Major Gifts?
You cannot imagine the times Jeff and I have found, at organizations large and small, that there is just one person who handles planned giving AND major gifts for the organization. This happens a lot in smaller organizations where the labor economics are driving the...
What Are You Doing with This Ultimate Act of Love?
Here’s a shocking statistic. When I heard it, I was dumbfounded. According to Dr. Russell James, 50% of donors who make a charitable bequest to a non-profit will rescind the bequest before they die. Think about that for a minute. All the hard work you and your...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
